Iran announces three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei

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Iran has announced a three-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli strike. The ceremonies are scheduled to be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad.

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Ali Khamenei

former Supreme Leader of Iran, subject of state funeral

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announced the state funeral plans

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The death of Iran's Supreme Leader and the circumstances surrounding it could significantly escalate regional tensions and impact global stability.

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Iran announced a three-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli strike.
Ceremonies are scheduled to be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad.

Iran has announced plans for a three-day state funeral for its former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The announcement follows reports that Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike. The funeral ceremonies are scheduled to take place in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. This event occurs amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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Iran has announced a three-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The announcement states that Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike.

The ceremonies are scheduled to be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad.

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2 Jun · 3:22 PM

The new article specifies the locations for Ali Khamenei's funeral: Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad.

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2 Jun · 3:16 PM

Iran's regime announced a three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, killed by US-Israeli strikes, with the date to be announced in June.

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2 Jun · 2:37 PM

This article questions the lack of corroboration from other Iranian state media regarding Khamenei's funeral plans and mentions a potentially removed IRNA post.

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2 Jun · 2:32 PM

Iranian officials announced tentative plans for Ali Khamenei's funeral service, with further schedule details expected.

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2 Jun · 12:28 PM

Tehran municipality announced the expected date for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession, which is likely by the end of Khordad.

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2 Jun · 5:05 AM

An IRGC cleric suggested public updates on wartime situation, referencing Khamenei's direct communication.

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1 Jun · 6:12 PM

The burial ceremony date for Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei is undetermined and will be announced later, according to Sasan Zare.

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The date of the burial ceremony for Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei has not yet been determined and will be announced when finalized, Sasan Zare, spokesman for the committee organizing annual Eid al-Ghadir celebrations, said on Monday, adding that the ceremony would not@IranIntl_En via PiQSuite

An IRGC cleric said on Tuesday that the public should be given updates on the country's wartime situation, citing how former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei spoke directly to people when he was still alive. “In the 12-day war, our martyred Imam would take the microphone, speak to https://t.co/oCa9tSurzt@IranIntl_En via PiQSuite

Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral procession will likely be held toward the end of the current Iranian calendar month of Khordad, which ends on June 21, Tehran municipality's deputy for social and cultural affairs, said on Tuesday.@FirstSquawk via PiQSuite

RT @gbrew24: Iranian officials making announcements re: plans for the funeral service for Ali Khamenei. Includes tentative plans to schedu…@JavierBlas via PiQSuite

I'm confused, shouldn't the other Iranian state media be also posting about the supposed funeral plan for Ali Khamenei? If I'm not mistaken, another post by IRNA was removed? Confusing.@sfrantzman via PiQSuite

#Iran's regime says it will hold a three-day state funeral for slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed by US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the recent war, at a date to be announced in June. https://t.co/SE6EEPdR7v

Iran announces three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei

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+ What has Iran announced regarding Ali Khamenei?

+ What is the reported cause of Ali Khamenei's death?

+ Where will the funeral ceremonies be held?

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Iran announces three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei

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Who's Involved

↳ Why This Matters

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Frequently asked questions

+ What has Iran announced regarding Ali Khamenei?

+ What is the reported cause of Ali Khamenei's death?

+ Where will the funeral ceremonies be held?

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How It Developed

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